Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally
Sometimes sporting events really are bigger than the game itself.
The Great Resegregation
The Trump administration’s attacks on DEI are aimed at reversing the civil-rights movement.
‘Herr Hitler, Do You Really Believe Me Capable of Such a Dirty Trick?’
The chancellor rewarded loyalty with loyalty. Until he didn’t.
A Cautionary Tale for Trump Appointees
The evidence of the past few days suggests that they are all deluding themselves.
The Trump Backers Who Have Buyer’s Remorse
With every new policy and offhand remark, Trump belies the imaginary versions of himself that inspired many of his supporters.
Growing Up Murdoch
James Murdoch on mind games, sibling rivalry, and the war for the family media empire
Lawful, but Enormously Destructive
Trump’s purge of the Pentagon leadership will have long-lasting and damaging consequences.
How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days
He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.
How to Lose an Oscar in 10 Days
The star of the year’s most nominated film torpedoed her chance to win the trophy—in audacious fashion.
The Loneliness of the Conservative Pronatalist
Liberals suspect they’re reactionaries. Conservatives suspect they’re liberals. Can they talk to you about having kids?
The Secret That Colleges Should Stop Keeping
Despite ever-higher sticker prices, the real cost of getting a degree has been going down.
Brazil Stood Up for Its Democracy. Why Didn’t the U.S.?
Jair Bolsonaro was made to answer for trying to overturn an election.
Winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards
Some of the top nature photography featured in this year’s competition
The End of the Postwar World
Trump and Vance are sending a dark message to America’s allies.
The Trump World Order
In the MAGA vision of the national interest, might will make right.
A Friday-Night Massacre at the Pentagon
Trump’s purge started with his firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top Navy officer, and the vice chief of the Air Force.
‘Terrified’ Federal Workers Are Clamming Up
Sources within the government reveal the true extent of the Trump administration’s crackdown on speech.
Why Is Everyone Talking About Getting ‘Oneshotted’?
A slang term for the extremely online also serves as a weird mirror of the internet experience.
The DOGE Project Will Backfire
Trump’s war on public employees is bad for all of us.
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